[Oregon_EPHT_News] Public Health Week AND More!

Mon Mar 27 15:06:43 PDT 2017

Public Health Week, April 3rd-9th
Oregon is recognizing this annual observance with a series of interesting, important and creative events around Oregon to help us celebrate the power of prevention, support public health policy, share strategies for successful partnerships and champion the role of a strong public health system.
[cid:image002.jpg at 01D2A70B.BD149FD0]FEATURED EVENTS:
Modernizing the Public Health Workforce: A Panel Discussion
When: Monday, April 3, 2017 from 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Where: Portland State Office Building - Room 1A (800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, OR)
This panel of public health experts will identify needs, challenges and opportunities for public health workforce as Oregon's public health system modernizes.
Moderator: David Bangsberg, MD, MPH, Dean, OHSU-PSU School of Public Health
Panel Members:

     *   Katherine Bradley, RN, PhD, Associate Dean for Practice, OHSU-PSU School of Public Health
     *   Dana Hargunani, MD, MPH, Executive Director, Oregon Public Health Institute
     *   Tricia Mortell, RD, MPH, Local Public Health Administrator, Washington County Health and Human Services
     *   Timothy Noe, PhD, Administrator, Center for Prevention and Health Promotion, Oregon Health Authority Public Health Division
***This event will be live streamed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTP9BzZv6LM<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.youtube.com_watch-3Fv-3DGTP9BzZv6LM&d=DwMCaQ&c=7gilq_oJKU2hnacFUWFTuYqjMQ111TRstgx6WoATdXo&r=7wXQ9sf2qmGcklwOPFFGKrM8mA0ZyW1jYW5BqaYFlFg&m=vHVDm5VzITGXbIx-4WSzBTcmnzlLSuDyqW6VXI4h1NI&s=HfN8K4P4kch_NkXtDIkW4cApOblkMjuAyrVo3WtJLWc&e=>
OPHA Capitol Visit Day
When: Friday, April 7, 2017 from 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
Where: Oregon State Capitol, Salem, Hearing Room 50 (900 Court St NE, Salem, OR 97301)
Join the Oregon Public Health Association for our 2017 Capitol Visit Day<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.oregonpublichealth.org_capitol-2Dvisit-2Dday&d=DwMCaQ&c=7gilq_oJKU2hnacFUWFTuYqjMQ111TRstgx6WoATdXo&r=7wXQ9sf2qmGcklwOPFFGKrM8mA0ZyW1jYW5BqaYFlFg&m=vHVDm5VzITGXbIx-4WSzBTcmnzlLSuDyqW6VXI4h1NI&s=L9XhOxKTrqE7dImLw4ZkGvneFRBpzU2W7UIndskLLzc&e=>! You'll learn about public health related bills that the legislature is working on and how those bills are faring. OPHA will be scheduling legislative appointments for attendees, and you'll have the opportunity to share your views with leadership from the Oregon Senate and House. We look forward to seeing you in Salem this year for another exciting legislative session! Download event flyer<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__opha.memberclicks.net_assets_policy_2017ophacvd.png&d=DwMCaQ&c=7gilq_oJKU2hnacFUWFTuYqjMQ111TRstgx6WoATdXo&r=7wXQ9sf2qmGcklwOPFFGKrM8mA0ZyW1jYW5BqaYFlFg&m=vHVDm5VzITGXbIx-4WSzBTcmnzlLSuDyqW6VXI4h1NI&s=WrF6dgoYfkNLNie0yQWk6b5xPs6gb2bOOLmIA7u8Pvk&e=>
Public Health Photo Scavenger Hunt - Win a prize!!
Let's show everyone what public health is all about!! Please take photos of any of the items listed here</ph-scavenger-hunt-list> and post them on your Facebook page with the tag #OPHA2017
Courtesy of the OPHA Health Education & Promotion Section<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.oregonpublichealth.org_health-2Deducation-2D-2D-2Dpromotion&d=DwMCaQ&c=7gilq_oJKU2hnacFUWFTuYqjMQ111TRstgx6WoATdXo&r=7wXQ9sf2qmGcklwOPFFGKrM8mA0ZyW1jYW5BqaYFlFg&m=vHVDm5VzITGXbIx-4WSzBTcmnzlLSuDyqW6VXI4h1NI&s=XirU9lK7_IuQC8xbwP2pt39QrW-3tvk_lTJxSw5dFYw&e=>, participants are eligible to win one of the following prizes:

     *   OPHA Annual General Membership ($65 value - 1 will be awarded)
     *   OPHA Annual Student Membership ($25 value - 4 will be awarded)
     *   Motivational Interviewing: Helping People Change, 3rd Edition<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.amazon.com_Motivational-2DInterviewing-2DHelping-2DPeople-2DApplications_dp_1609182278_ref-3Dsr-5F1-5F1-3Fie-3DUTF8-26qid-3D1490364564-26sr-3D8-2D1-26keywords-3Dmotivational-2Binterviewin&d=DwMCaQ&c=7gilq_oJKU2hnacFUWFTuYqjMQ111TRstgx6WoATdXo&r=7wXQ9sf2qmGcklwOPFFGKrM8mA0ZyW1jYW5BqaYFlFg&m=vHVDm5VzITGXbIx-4WSzBTcmnzlLSuDyqW6VXI4h1NI&s=DTfkfT2XikIHUXEHwLj0kGq6Vou86XQ-_4YA19O7IH4&e=> ($42 value - 1 will be awarded)
APHA's 1 Billion Steps Challenge<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.nphw.org_get-2Dinvolved_steps-2Dchallenge&d=DwMCaQ&c=7gilq_oJKU2hnacFUWFTuYqjMQ111TRstgx6WoATdXo&r=7wXQ9sf2qmGcklwOPFFGKrM8mA0ZyW1jYW5BqaYFlFg&m=vHVDm5VzITGXbIx-4WSzBTcmnzlLSuDyqW6VXI4h1NI&s=lM_bechlgtd1N9rN1Ku--yudYvxKN_AziUS3E6iQydY&e=>
Walking is one of the easiest things you can do to improve your health. But can we really take 1 billion steps between Jan. 9 and the end of NPHW? We can if we all walk together. This is an easy and fun way for everyone to get healthy. Anyone can join - everyone can have fun; just sync your step counting device, smart phone or enter steps manually...and start walking!

     *   Join the OPHA Team (OR Public Health Assn)<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__stridekick.com_challenges_58825_or-2Dpublic-2Dhealth-2Dassn&d=DwMCaQ&c=7gilq_oJKU2hnacFUWFTuYqjMQ111TRstgx6WoATdXo&r=7wXQ9sf2qmGcklwOPFFGKrM8mA0ZyW1jYW5BqaYFlFg&m=vHVDm5VzITGXbIx-4WSzBTcmnzlLSuDyqW6VXI4h1NI&s=evR1uIrSvACEbXYnHFrmGK-NiUo2iMkzc9UFQANSfXc&e=> - Together, we'll have a lot of fun and improve our health on the way to achieving 1 billion steps.
Click here<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.oregonpublichealth.org_events&d=DwMCaQ&c=7gilq_oJKU2hnacFUWFTuYqjMQ111TRstgx6WoATdXo&r=7wXQ9sf2qmGcklwOPFFGKrM8mA0ZyW1jYW5BqaYFlFg&m=vHVDm5VzITGXbIx-4WSzBTcmnzlLSuDyqW6VXI4h1NI&s=Jw4aWtez1NbQlA2v-6W7AJNiBy5MipKuAiLylCa6AgE&e=> to see what other exciting events are taking place around Oregon during Public Health Week.
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Radon Training Coming In May!

Are you interested in becoming a certified radon measurement and/or mitigation professional?
Oregon Health Authority (OHA) can host a five day training class on radon measurement and mitigation with instructors from the University of Colorado's Western Radon Regional Training Center<http://www.wrrtc.net/> (WRRTC). Please see WRRTC's radon training page<http://www.wrrtc.net/classroom-course-form.html> for more information on class content and associated fees.

Successfully passing the classes and proctored exam allows you to then apply for certification as a radon measurement and/or mitigation professional from the National Radon Proficiency Program<http://aarst-nrpp.com/wp/certification> (NRPP). A company with at least one NRPP certified professional is eligible to be added to one or both lists of local measurement and mitigation contractors on OHA website. Although we do not recommend any specific companies, we provide this list as a resource.

The next radon training is scheduled for May 1-5, 2017 at Portland State Office Building. The measurement class will take place Monday and Tuesday, May 1 and 2, with the exam to follow on Tuesday afternoon for those who are interested. The mitigation course will take place Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, May 3-5, with the exam to follow Friday afternoon for those who are interested.

If you are interested in taking either or both of these classes, please contact us<http://public.health.oregon.gov/PHD/Directory/Pages/program.aspx?pid=63> with the following information for further details:

  1.  Your full contact information (mailing address, email, phone, etc.)
  2.  How many people from your company would like training
  3.  Whether you are interested in measurement, mitigation, or both

For more specific questions related to class content, use the following WRRTC contact information:

Dr. James F. Burkhart
jfburkhart at aol.com
877-723-6607
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Health Licensing Office is recruiting for Environmental Health Registration Board
Oregon’s Environmental Health Registration Board is recruiting for two members: an environmental health specialist with at least four years of experience in environmental sanitation and one representative of the food/alcohol beverage retail industry.
The Environmental Health Registration Board oversees the practices of environmental health specialists and waste water specialists and meets roughly twice a year at the Health Licensing Office in Salem. The environmental health specialist on the board represents the perspective of the regulated profession, while the food/beverage industry brings the perspective of a group who works with environmental health specialists in inspections.
Serving on a volunteer citizen board is a great way to dip a toe into the waters of state service. Board members participate in the rulemaking process, helping enact the laws adopted by the legislature and getting a better sense of how government works on the state level.
The HLO encourages candidates to apply but does not administer the appointment process.
Appointment to a board of an HLO-regulated profession is made by the Governor's Office of Executive Appointments<http://www.oregon.gov/gov/admin/Pages/How_To_Apply.aspx>, as are appointments for approximately 200 other state boards.
The office continuously recruits qualified applicants, who undergo a thorough background and reference check before being recommended for appointment.
To apply, complete an application/interest form from the Governor’s Office of Executive Appointments<http://www.oregon.gov/gov/admin/Documents/Interest%20Form%20.pdf> and submit it to:
Executive Appointments, Office of the Governor
900 Court St. NE Room 160, Salem, OR 97301-4047
Phone: (503) 378-3123 // Executive Appointments Private Fax (503) 373-0840
For more information

  *   HLO Board Vacancies page: http://www.oregon.gov/oha/hlo/Pages/Board-Vacancies.aspx
  *   Learn about HLO boards and regulated professions: http://www.oregon.gov/oha/hlo/Pages/Boards.aspx
  *   For inquiries on board membership or duties, please contact HLO Executive Support Specialist Amanda Schuck at amanda.r.schuck at state.or.us<mailto:amanda.r.schuck at state.or.us> or 503-373-1915.
  *   Environmental Health Registration Board: http://www.oregon.gov/OHA/hlo/Pages/Board-Environmental-Health-Registration.aspx
Please contact the Governor's Office of Executive Appointments<http://www.oregon.gov/gov/admin/Pages/Boards-and-Commissions.aspx> if you have questions about the appointment process or the status of your application.

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